Murder, mayhem, fun and food are all part of the next production of Battlefords Community Players.Â
Death by Design by Rob Urbinatl brings together a cast of eight of the most interested people you could ever put in one room. Edward and Sorel Bennett, playwright and actress, escape the city after a disastrous open night and very bad review, to their country home in Cookham. Hoping to lick their wounds in private, but that is not to be as their quiet retreat is invaded by a Conservative politician, a fiery activist, a zany modern dancer and a near-sighted ingénue. Add to this their Irish maid with attitude and their man about town chauffer and you have entertaining evening filled with one liners, off the references, puns and keen jokes.Â
Death by Design is being presented at the Western Development Museum Feb. 11, 12 and 13.
The eight-member cast is as diverse as the parts they play and include: Andrew Miller, Susan Challis, Eric Arsenault, Charlotte Lockwood-Baker, Bob Horrell, Patrick Auchstaetter, Liz Smith and Jeanna Walker.
This presentation is the third of Battlefords Community Players 2015-2016 season and runs for those three nights as a dinner theatre. Â
Also contributing to this 1932 murder mystery comedy are Dorothy Horrell and Leslie McFarlane with great costumes and stylish hair and makeup by Jen Kilgren. Sound is by Barry Ursaki. The play is co-directed by Donna Challis and Bill Wells, stage managed by Patricia Malo. Other volunteer work back stage on props, set and hosting.
Battlefords Community Players is a not-for-profit volunteer group that is always looking for more members. Those with an interest or want more information or tickets can call 306-446-3133. See you at the theatre.
